Today's funniest actresses

February 15, 2013 5:40 PM

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It’s been a great few months for funny ladies. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler killed it hosting the Golden Globes, Jennifer Lawrence showed a lighter comedic side in “Silver Linings Playbook,” and Melissa McCarthy is the best thing in “Identity Thief.”

In honor of that, here’s our list for best comedic actresses, proving again that women can be funny and beautiful at the same time. less

It’s been a great few months for funny ladies. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler killed it hosting the Golden Globes, Jennifer Lawrence showed a lighter comedic side in “Silver Linings Playbook,” and Melissa ... more

It’s been a great few months for funny ladies. Tina Fey and Amy... Photo-4203014.56919 - Houston Chronicle

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Sure, Emma Stone is beautiful, but also goofy enough to make you laugh, like when she gaped at Ryan Gosling’s abs in “Crazy, Stupid, Love.”

Sure, Emma Stone is beautiful, but also goofy enough to make you laugh, like when she gaped at Ryan Gosling’s abs in “Crazy, Stupid, Love.”

Sure, Emma Stone is beautiful, but also goofy enough to make you... Photo-4203021.56919 - Houston Chronicle

Portia de Rossi (left) in a memorable episode of ''Arrested Development,'' in which Tobias (David Cross, center) poses as ''Mrs. Featherbottom'' in order to stay close to the family. With Jason Bateman, right, as Michael. less

Portia de Rossi (left) in a memorable episode of ''Arrested Development,'' in which Tobias (David Cross, center) poses as ''Mrs. Featherbottom'' in order to stay close to the family. With Jason Bateman, right, ... more

Maya Rudolph has been a little restrained in her roles lately (“Up All Night,” “Friends with Kids”), but when she lets loose, the diva impressions are great. Here's her 2013 Sundance portrait for the movie ''The Way Way Back,'' which also stars Steve Carrell. less

Maya Rudolph has been a little restrained in her roles lately (“Up All Night,” “Friends with Kids”), but when she lets loose, the diva impressions are great. Here's her 2013 Sundance portrait for the ... more

Maya Rudolph has been a little restrained in her roles lately... Photo-4203044.56919 - Houston Chronicle

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Rebel Wilson's ''Fat Amy'' stole the movie “Pitch Perfect,” with Wilson's weird, outcast humor that had us rooting for her.

Rebel Wilson's ''Fat Amy'' stole the movie “Pitch Perfect,” with Wilson's weird, outcast humor that had us rooting for her.